NRJ GROUP (NRG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:NRG - FR0000121691 - Common Stock
7.42 EUR
-0.12 (-1.59%)
NRG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NRG a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NRG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NRG was profitable.
In the past year NRG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NRG has always been profitable.
NRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NRG's Return On Assets of 4.53% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NRG outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.83%, NRG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.06%, NRG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
NRG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.38%. This is below the industry average of 8.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.06% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.24%
ROE(3y)5.78%
ROE(5y)5.55%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
1.3 Margins
NRG has a better Profit Margin (10.14%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
NRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NRG's Operating Margin of 10.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NRG outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NRG has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.49%, NRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
NRG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.14% | ||
| GM | 86.49% |
OM growth 3Y3.36%
OM growth 5Y8.52%
PM growth 3Y11.64%
PM growth 5Y13.65%
GM growth 3Y2.19%
GM growth 5Y8.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NRG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NRG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NRG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NRG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.82 indicates that NRG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NRG has a Altman-Z score of 3.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
NRG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.88. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NRG's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.88 is amongst the best of the industry. NRG outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that NRG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRG has a Current ratio of 3.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.38 indicates that NRG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.38, NRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NRG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.61%.
NRG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.07% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NRG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.14% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.61%
EPS 3Y14.98%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%-25.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.01%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%-1.05%
3.2 Future
NRG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.60% yearly.
NRG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-33.93%
EPS Next 2Y-2.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.74, the valuation of NRG can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NRG is valued a bit cheaper than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, NRG is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of NRG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, NRG is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NRG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NRG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y-2.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, NRG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NRG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.87%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
NRG pays out 62.70% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NRG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.7%
EPS Next 2Y-2.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.6%
EPA:NRG (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.42
-0.12 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap579.58M
Analysts82.86
Price Target9.66 (30.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.87%
DP62.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.07%
PT rev (3m)-3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY7.54%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY11.6%
SpS5.3
BVpS9.22
TBVpS6.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.53% | ||
| ROE | 5.83% | ||
| ROCE | 5.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.66% | ||
| OM | 10.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.14% | ||
| GM | 86.49% | ||
| FCFM | 10.56% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)4.24%
ROE(3y)5.78%
ROE(5y)5.55%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)6.15%
ROICexgc(3y)19.04%
ROICexgc(5y)14.91%
ROCE(3y)6.06%
ROCE(5y)4.73%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.02%
OM growth 3Y3.36%
OM growth 5Y8.52%
PM growth 3Y11.64%
PM growth 5Y13.65%
GM growth 3Y2.19%
GM growth 5Y8.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 52.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
F-Score6
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)71.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.08%
Profit Quality(3y)110.24%
Profit Quality(5y)108.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.61%
EPS 3Y14.98%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%-25.86%
EPS Next Y-33.93%
EPS Next 2Y-2.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y3.01%
Revenue growth 5Y0.36%
Sales Q2Q%-1.05%
Revenue Next Year-12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.48%
EBIT growth 3Y6.47%
EBIT growth 5Y8.91%
EBIT Next Year11.11%
EBIT Next 3Y17.35%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.27%
FCF growth 3Y4.18%
FCF growth 5Y2.59%
OCF growth 1Y10.09%
OCF growth 3Y5.43%
OCF growth 5Y3.92%